Original Xbox Controller to Make a Return, Release Date & Pricing Revealed
The “unique-looking” (come on, it’s hideous!) OG Xbox “Duke” controller is set to make its return. Launching before the end of March, priced at $70, the OG Xbox pad will be revived for Xbox One players to enjoy.
Hyperkin is behind the design and manufacture of controller, with the Xbox team offering support.
Co-creator of the Xbox, Seamus Blackley, tweeted the announcement, along with a photo of the design:
THE NEW DUKE CONTROLLER is available at the END OF MARCH for $69.99 And what a wonderful moment! Thanks @XboxP3 Thanks @Hyperkin!!! pic.twitter.com/KB9C6BYxCe
— Seamus Blackley (@SeamusBlackley) 12 January 2018
Looking back through Hyperkin’s tweets, we can see a sample of the “New Duke” being tested:
T2 Sample Testing 🙂 #NewDuke @SeamusBlackley @majornelson @aarongreenberg @JezCorden @Xbox @XboxP3 pic.twitter.com/ucvENAHfnQ
— Chris Gallizzi (@cgallizzi) 12 December 2017
This should make a lot of Xbox veterans happy, especially those with big hands.
Are you looking forward to getting hold of an Xbox One Duke pad? Let us know.
Source: Seamus Blackley (Twitter) via GameSpot, Hyperkin (Twitter)
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